Here is Read Magazine’s Weekly Roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Aerospace news this week…
IBM and NASA Partners on Open-Source AI Model to Accelerate Lunar Exploration
IBM and NASA’s open-source release of the Lunar Foundation Model marks a vital milestone in planetary science and aerospace engineering.
In Agritech news this week…
Edible Garden Launches First-to-Market USDA Organic CEA-Grown Basil at Wakefern and ShopRite
Edible Garden AG Incorporated, a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), organic and sustainable produce, and developer of the Zero-Waste Inspired® mission and Farm-to-Formula.
In Automotive news this week…
UST Acquires Italdesign Design, Engineering, and AI to Drive Next-Gen Mobility Innovations
UST has finalized its acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group. As the global automotive landscape accelerates its transition toward software-defined, highly connected, and AI-powered vehicles.
In BFSI news this week…
Parafin and Tekion launch Pay Over Time for dealership B2B buyers
Parafin, an embedded finance company for platforms, announced a partnership with Tekion, innovator of the first end-to-end, AI-native platform.
In Defense Technology news this week…
Northrop Grumman and SandboxAQ Partners to Advance Lumberjack Quantum Navigation for Uncrewed Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced a quantum-enabled flight capabilities advancing its proprietary “Lumberjack” quantum navigation system during airborne flight testing.
In Energy, Power & Sustainability news this week…
Blackstone Acquires Flow Control Holdings to Expand AI Data Center Liquid Cooling
Blackstone has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Flow Control Holdings, a premier manufacturer of engineered flow control components and liquid cooling technolog.
In Information Technology news this week…
Naviam Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Cohesive from Bentley Systems, Alongside Significant Growth Investment from Norwest
Naviam, the world-leading IBM Maximo partner, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cohesive from Bentley Systems.
In Internet of Things news this week…
Semtech Introduces Integrated Chipset for 10G PON OLT Applications
Semtech Corporation has announced an industry-first chipset for 10G passive optical network (PON) optical line terminal (OLT) applications.
In Logistics and Supply Chain news this week…
DHL Express Launches New Heavy Weight Express Service to help U.S. Businesses Ship Large Items Faster
DHL Express is giving U.S. businesses faster access to heavyweight air freight with the launch of Heavy Weight Express (HWX), an express air solution.
In Semiconductors and Electronics news this week…
Samsung Electronics and ASML Deepen Strategic Partnership to Drive Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing
Samsung Electronics and ASML have entered into an expanded strategic partnership, which includes the accelerated development of High NA EUV lithography.
Article of the Week…
What Are the Pros and Cons of Robotics in Factory Automation?
Modern automation increasingly brings operational technology into closer contact with IT networks. That creates useful visibility and control, but it also expands the digital attack surface. PwC’s 2026 manufacturing cybersecurity outlook points to legacy systems and sprawling vendor networks as contributors to manufacturing cyber risk. It also highlights how the growing connection between OT and IT expands exposure as factories become more connected.
